Mental Health Clinician - Residential

Job Summary

Set Free Alaska is hiring a Remote Mental Health Clinician to join our award‑winning team. Remote hire available in Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee or Washington. The clinician delivers direct counseling in a residential setting while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

• Insurance:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability
• 401K with 3% match
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Stipend

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field
• Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) state‑approved continuing education within 1 year of employment
• Experience in substance abuse or mental health field including:
• Delivering direct therapeutic services (group and individual)
• Crisis intervention skills
• Assessments, treatment planning and treatment team participation
• Case management
• Utilization of DSM‑5 and ASAM criteria
• Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check

• Adhere to ethical guidelines, maintain current CEU’s for any licensure
• Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
• Punctuality, consistent reliability, reporting to work
• Team player, motivation, discretion, dependability
• Build rapport with clients and staff while maintaining clear boundaries
• Maintain confidentiality, treat all with dignity and respect
• Proficient computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools

• Conduct assessments for substance abuse problems and psychological/ psychiatric disorders utilizing DSM‑5, ICD‑10 and ASAM criteria
• Facilitate treatment groups using approved curricula; orient clients to agency rules and group expectations
• Establish and implement individualized treatment plans; participate in development and review throughout treatment
• Prepare and conduct individual, group and family counseling sessions as needed
• Participate as part of an interdisciplinary team addressing clinical concerns in weekly meetings; provide case conceptualization
• Assist in detecting “at‑risk” clients and developing plans to prevent further deterioration; evaluate crisis situations and apply interventions
• Case management: coordinate care, referrals and collateral involvement to ensure continuity of care
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation of assessments, treatment notes, plan updates and discharge summaries compliant with guidelines
• Collaborate with local agencies:
  Department of Corrections, Office of Children’s Services, Therapeutic Courts
• Participate in development and evaluation of program curricula; follow SFA policies and procedures for curriculum change approval
• Supervision:
  Mental Health Clinician I reports to the Program Manager